Hesitant starting
Posted: Wed May 25, 2022 2:34 pm
Hi. When i fitted electronic ignition (Powerspark with silicone leads)I thought that one of the advantages would be easier starting. This does not seem to be the case with my car. From cold, I have to try 2-3 times to get the engine to fire and when it does it is very hesitant requiring the assistance of the starter motor until it eventually runs smoothly. Once warmed up and running smoothly everything is fine, smooth tick over, responsive, no mis-firing in fact exactly as it should be. Once warmed up re-starting is instant as would be expected.
Having fitted the Powerspark I set the timing at 20 deg btdc @ 1000rpm with vac disconnected. Carbs were then set with shoulder of needles flush with underside of piston. Jets were turned down 12 flats and subsequently weakened by a couple of flats to get a nice rise and fall as piston lifted. Air flow balanced nicely and tick over set at 750rpm. Everything was running nicely. The starting problem occurs when the car has been left for a few days but I usually pull out the choke just before stopping the engine to leave a rich mixture in the cylinders to assist starting, but the problem still exists. Don’t know if I am doing anything wrong but has anyone any thoughts that could help? Best regards Geoff.
Having fitted the Powerspark I set the timing at 20 deg btdc @ 1000rpm with vac disconnected. Carbs were then set with shoulder of needles flush with underside of piston. Jets were turned down 12 flats and subsequently weakened by a couple of flats to get a nice rise and fall as piston lifted. Air flow balanced nicely and tick over set at 750rpm. Everything was running nicely. The starting problem occurs when the car has been left for a few days but I usually pull out the choke just before stopping the engine to leave a rich mixture in the cylinders to assist starting, but the problem still exists. Don’t know if I am doing anything wrong but has anyone any thoughts that could help? Best regards Geoff.